This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chess Club for Kids Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family BINGO Night Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 4 & up with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Family BINGO Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4 & up with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.
This event is in the "Teens" group Midwinter Murder Movie Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens Bored in the house and in the house bored? Us too. January is cold and unforgiving; school just started back up and this midwestern weather is absolutely unpredictable. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Midwinter Murder Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Bored in the house and in the house bored? Us too. January is cold and unforgiving; school just started back up and this midwestern weather is absolutely unpredictable.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Stay & Play Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group LEGO Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids 1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Feb 5 2026 Thu LEGO Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Teens" group No Date Necessary: After-Hours Teen Valentine's Day Lock In Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Teens Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 6 2026 Fri No Date Necessary: After-Hours Teen Valentine's Day Lock In 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event!
This event is in the "Adults" group Romantasy Mixer Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Adults Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Romantasy Mixer 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chess Club for Kids Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Stay & Play Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool Hangout Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Ages 5-12. Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5-12. Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs
This event is in the "Teens" group Link Up @ the Library Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Teen Scene at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Scene Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chess Club for Kids Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Stay & Play Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Afterhours: Foodie Fun Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Tween Afterhours: Foodie Fun 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.
This event is in the "Adults" group BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Adults Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading! Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chess Club for Kids Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Stay & Play Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Puzzle Racing: Family Teams Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Puzzle Racing: Family Teams 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia at Beggars Pizza Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Outreach Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens, Adults Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes! Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Trivia at Beggars Pizza 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes!
This event is in the "Teens" group Link Up @ the Library Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Teen Scene at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Scene Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.